Friday, May 27, 2011

Always Reflecting

 Reflecting watercolor on Yupo 7"x11"

I, like countless others, have a fascination for photographing reflections.  I am intrigued how the reflections are sometimes mirror images and other times diffused and forming beautiful abstracts. To me, the play of light, color, patterns echoing the reality in its own terms - when an object is reflected off glass, mirror, water or any other shiny surface - is a mystery and miracle at the same time. Fortunately or unfortunately,  quite often I  find I become aware of the beauty of the surroundings as I catch the reflections. 

I enjoyed working on the yupo and now I want to explore this same image on a larger size regular paper soon!

12 comments:

Crystal Cook said...

That's beautiful Meera! Those reflections are beautiful, I love the purples and yellows, and they're so full of interesting abstract shapes. Really, really nice! :)

Meera Rao said...

Thank you, Crystal. It is interesting that the abstract shapes are really diffused reflections of backyard, deck, doors. and porch of the house (Row house in DC) facing it :)

padmaja said...

Good work Meera, look forward to the bigger scale soon! Yes, the play of light is also one of the most intriguing element of God's creation. It is endless.

Thaikaden said...

Good work.

Hema Penmetsa said...

Beautiful -- the details in the brickwork and the sophistication the distortion provides the images...

Meera Rao said...

Padmaja, Thank you ! There was so much beautiful detail in those reflections -- I think I have to do a larger painting!

@Thaikaden, Thanks! I appreciate your support!

Hema, thank you! Yupo is really fun to paint on :)

Sadami said...

Dear Meera,
Capturing reflections is sometiems not easy for me. Your work looks nice and above all, you enjoy them all! Keep up wonderful work.
Cheers, Sadami

Meera Rao said...

Thanks Sadami! Your comments mean a lot to me!

Sanctified Spaces said...

Enjoyed reading this post.Great work.

Meera Rao said...

@sacnctified spaces, thank you very much.

Unknown said...

I like your drawing,very fresh.
I like color pencil.
Most of the time my works are in ATC form,but they dont exceed 3.5"X 5.0".
Thank you for your visit.
I wish you a good and happy weekend.
JeanMarieLemire.

Meera Rao said...

Thank you very much. I love color pencils:)

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